Jesse Owens Crowned Greatest Track Star Since 1900
AP poll ranks Jesse Owens as the era’s top track athlete since 1900 with 201 votes. Thorpe and Nurmi trail, while Owens’ 1935 Big Ten marks at Ann Arbor for Ohio State include world records in 100 and 200 meters, 220 yard low hurdles, and broad jump en route to Olympic glory in Berlin 1936.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
High School Basketball Scores From Around Cleveland Area
Roundup lists multiple high school games with scores including Cleveland West Tech 89 over Cleveland West 54 and Benedictine 48 over John Hay Ygtown Wilson 45. Also notes college results Wright Field 64 over Wilberforce 45 and Ohio Northern 76 defeating Marietta 59.
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Benedictine
John Hay Ygtown
N. Car. State
Louisville
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Professional National Association
Minneapolis
St. Louis
TOPPLING TEN PINS Bowser Must Keep in Mind
Bowlerette of the Year reminds bowlers to maintain a smooth pendulum swing with a straight back and forward motion. Emphasizes a short natural first step, controlled arm movement, and balanced rhythm for a consistent finish. Stay straight to the foul line with knees bent for balance.
Wahama Defeats The Plains Indians 40 to 37 In Cage Game
Wahama Five Whips Tribe overcame a 33-33 tie by final period surge to beat The Plains Indians 40-37 at Wahama High. Wahama shot 49 percent to The Plains 34 percent, led by 26 points from Smith and Johnson and 25 from Vernon Stage and Shorty Cain with reserves adding a 30-23 win in the prelim.
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Plains Indians
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West Virginians
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Johnson
Vernon
Shorty
Cain
the Plains
Wahama G. F
Barton
Bevalende Ephecdiaes
Ies Ns
Roush
Generals Rally Past Rutland 53-38 In Local Varsity Bout
McArthur Generals overcome Rutland High 53 to 38 after a 21 point third quarter surge. Holtman leads Rutland, Wortman and Howell combine for 26 points for McArthur while Rutland’s George tops with 12. Reserve squads also play, final prep game before later actions.
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McArthur Generals
Rutland
Generals
Bob Howell
Jim Wortman
George
McArthur G. F
Wortman
Howell
Laverty
Copsg
Owen
Wrightsel
Dixon
Minton
Oopeo
Pete
Bobo
Dick Larkins to keynote Athens QB Club banquet
Dick Larkins of Ohio State University will be principal speaker at the Athens Quarterback Club banquet tonight at Lindley Hall. The program features OSU Rose Bowl footage and remarks from OU leaders plus invited OSU and OU figures. Tickets are sold with doors open for a broad turnout.
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Dick Larkins
Ohio University
Athens
Kiwanis Club
Ohio State University
Lindley Hall
Carroll Widdoes
Brandon T. Grover
Vinton County Cage Tourney Dates Set
McARTHUR The Vinton County basketball tournament will be held at Richland High School in Allensville from February 14 to 17 18 21 23 and 24. The double elimination event may stretch to February 25 if needed.
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Bob Lemon
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Hal Newhouser
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Wahama Five Whips
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Dick Banks
Vinton County
Zeph-Kid
Fashion Hill
Holiday, Esquire
PIC Magazines
Gibbs and Radford
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PICO
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Dai Tie Pure Grainee
R. E. "Mac" McCammon
Mgr. Berry
Hotel
Tai Lai Corp
Twelsonville
Office
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Moore
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